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Parks & Recreation History United States

President Biden Announces New National Monument Near Nevada-California Border

11/29/2022
Avi Kwa Ame National Monument will protect sacred Native American sites, wildlife.

History

Shingle Springs Tribe Backs New Monument

11/27/2022
State and tribal officials gathered Nov. 14 at the state capitol to break ground on a new monument that will replace the statue of Father Junipero Serra.

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History

Point in Time

11/27/2022
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Monterey County Weekly writer David Schmaltz documents a pivotal point in California history

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Government History Elections & Politics

California’s Governmental Structure: From Chaos to Compromise

11/22/2022
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From its earliest days, California's government has always had some unusual aspects.

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History

Eureka Ran Its Chinese Residents Out. Now the Story Is Finally Being Told

11/16/2022
Beauty drew Brieanne Mirjah D'Souza to Eureka.

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Business, Economy & Jobs History Government

Cities in California: What Does It Take to Be One?

11/10/2022
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What makes a place in California a “city” and what are the benefits of being one?

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Art & Culture Education History

California Hall of Fame 15th Class Selected

11/10/2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom recently joined the California Museum in announcing the 15th class of inductees into the California Hall of Fame. They join 138 Californians previously inducted for embodying the state’s innovative spirit.

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History

Tahoe’s History Features Plenty of Spooky Stories

10/30/2022
Tahoe-Truckee, like any region in America that’s steeped in decades of history, isn’t immune to stories of supernatural sights and sounds. Here are some stories of history, mystery and lore associated from all sides of the lake.

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History Government

New California Law May Improve Cancer Care

10/27/2022
Low-income patients who need specialized cancer treatment often struggle to get it. Advocates say a new law is a small step toward improving services for those patients.

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Environment Government History Economy & Jobs

Why California Uses Less Coal Than Most Other States

10/18/2022
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This is part of California Local's series on the energy sources that power the state, and what our energy future could be.

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Economy & Jobs Environment Government History

Can We Break Oil’s Grip on the World Energy Economy?

10/17/2022
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This is part of an 8-article package of California Local stories about the energy sources that power California.

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History Art & Culture

Tahoe City Museum Selected for Preservation Program

10/13/2022
The Gatekeeper’s Museum, run by the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society, has recently received a generous grant to preserve the Native American Basket Collection, donated by Marion Steinbach in the 1980s.

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Parks & Recreation History

Take a Deep Dive, and Drive, into Tahoe’s History

09/15/2022
Lake Tahoe has endured many different eras of history, and all are woven into the fabric of its unique landscape. One way to take a trip back in time is to visit the iconic mansions and rustic cabin museums around the lake’s shores.

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Land Use & Development History Placer Land Trust

Colfax Tribal Leaders Explore Newly Acquired Ancestral Land

08/15/2022
In a video, Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe chairman Clyde Prout III and elder Gerri Camp look around the Yo Dokim Pakan-Gerjuoy North Fork Preserve, land they recently acquired in the Tahoe National Forest.

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Public Safety Environment Government History

California Megastorm: The Real Risk of a ‘Biblical’ Flood

08/15/2022
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A new study says that climate change has increased the risk of a cataclysmic flood.

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Sports History

Bill Russell and Vin Scully: Two California Sports Icons

08/06/2022
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Two towering figures in California sports history have passed away.

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History

Local Yacht Turns 82

07/24/2022
Influential local resident George Whittelll’s yacht has turned 82. Thunderbird has been a focal point of the attached lodge and the surrounding area for generations, with tours available through the Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society.

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History

Kevin Starr’s Tales Bring the State’s History to Life

07/20/2022
In nine books, preeminent California chronicler Kevin Starr ranges from the state’s pre-Columbian setting to the 21st century. His knowledge, scholarship and exquisite writing are as breathtaking as one’s first view of Yosemite Valley.

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Crime & Justice Government History Public Safety

California Assault Weapons Ban May End Due to SCOTUS Ruling

07/06/2022
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California has banned assault weapons since 1989. After a recent SCOTUS decision, that may end.

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Clarence Thomas and the Free Press: Justice Attacks Landmark Case

07/02/2022
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'New York Times v. Sullivan' is a landmark SCOTUS case on press freedom. Thomas wants it gone.

Placer County Local News: History